Buy Back former council home

If you own a former council property and are considering selling, our Buy Back Programme allows you to sell your home back to the council. Making selling your home simpler.

What are the benefits?

Get a fair market price
Free valuation of your property
No estate agent fees, potentially saving you thousands of pounds
Open to properties in all conditions
Sell with confidence to the council as a cash buyer, offering a high level of financial security
No chain involved
Help support local housing need, with homes refurbished and returned to council housing for residents who need them

Who can register their interest?

You may be eligible if:

Your property is a former council home managed by Tower Hamlets Council
The property is vacant or owner-occupied
If your property has a tenant/s we would welcome a discussion before proceeding further
The property is located within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets
The property has two or more bedrooms (one-bedroom properties are not currently eligible)
You can provide a contact phone number and email address

What happens next?

Once you have submitted your details via the online form, here’s what you can expect:

A member of the Buyback team will contact you to discuss your property
If your property meets the initial criteria, it will be progressed for a valuation
We will carry out further checks and, if suitable, begin discussions to agree a purchase price
If your property is purchased, it will be used as council housing, helping support residents in need across Tower Hamlets